Grantswood Community School

5110 Grantswood Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grantswood Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grantswood Community School's student population of 418 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Grantswood Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grantswood Community School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#761 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Grantswood Community School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grantswood Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grantswood Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Grantswood Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Grantswood Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
14%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grantswood Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
65%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Grantswood Community School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
16%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Grantswood Community School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Grantswood Community School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Grantswood Community School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Grantswood Community School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Grantswood Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grantswood Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grantswood Community School's ranking?
Grantswood Community School is ranked #761 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Grantswood Community School?
418 students attend Grantswood Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Grantswood Community School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grantswood Community School?
Grantswood Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grantswood Community School offer ?
Grantswood Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Grantswood Community School part of?
Grantswood Community School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Reviews

5   3/15/2010
I love this school. The teachers and staff are friendly but firm in oreder to protect our children from outsiders that come to disrupt classes and/or check out students they are not authorized to take. It is a clean and fun learning enviornment that promotes all areas of student life!!!
- Posted by Parent - anonymous
2   4/6/2009
Would not recommend this school. Teachers are not friendley and not prepared. Teachers do not want any parent involvement. This is why public schools are losing very good students to private school. I have always been in support of public until this school.
- Posted by Parent - ksron

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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